Policy Analyst

Position Summary

The Health Department has an opening for a Policy Analyst. Reporting to the Director of Policy and Communications, the Policy Analyst will be OEPR’s primary liaison with the Health Department’s Bureau of Government Affairs and with other key internal and external stakeholders in service of identifying policy and legislative changes related to public health preparedness and response. Specifically, The Policy Analyst Will:

• Conduct research to inform the Health Department’s position on proposed federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies
• Propose and assist in developing proactive policy strategies related to OEPR’s priorities when policy change is sought
• Identify and track legal and policy issues and inform processes to review, analyze and summarize policy, legislative, and regulatory changes impacting public health emergency preparedness
• Aid in the development of OEPR’s annual legislative and regulatory agendas
• Support stakeholder participation on key city, state and federal workgroups to provide input on and understand the national policy agenda for public health and health care preparedness
• Develop templates, talking points, position statements, and other materials that can be used nationally by multiple stakeholders to support policy and education efforts
• Support the development of educational materials that focus on OEPR’s policy priorities for internal and external stakeholders
• Attend webinars, trainings, and other events related to public health emergency preparedness

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 4 years of related work experience
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 or more years of related work experience

Additional Desired Qualities:

• Knowledge of local, state, and/or federal legislative, regulatory, and budget processes
• Understanding of public health and health care delivery system is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to be diplomatic and tactful; comfort and facility working with staff and leadership at all levels as well as external stakeholders
• Exceptional detail-oriented verbal, written, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to move multiple projects forward and effectively prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Self-starter who can identify and tackle new projects and manage projects independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
• 403(b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions
• College Savings Plan
• Ongoing trainings and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development

Additional Information

• This is a grant-funded position
• This individual must reside in the tristate area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date
• Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties
• This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies